Invertebrates > Freshwater Mussels
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Western PearlshellScientific Name: Margaritifera falcataCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Freshwater MusselsSize: Shell length 8 to 13 cm (3.1 to 5.1 in); maximum recorded up to 15 cm (5.9 in)Weight: 80 to 200 g (2.8 to 7.0 oz)Lifespan: 60 to...
Reptiles > Tortoises & Turtles
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Galápagos Giant TortoiseScientific Name: Chelonoidis nigerCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Tortoises & TurtlesSize: Carapace length: 3.5–5.0 ft (1.1–1.5 m); Standing height: 2.5–3.0 ft (75–90 cm)Weight: 250–650 lb (110–300 kg); verified wild...
